in the hammock by the beach...i wish!

I can see it now, clearly, vividly, almost real, you can actually feel the sun's scorching rays, the sand underneath your bare feet, the rushing waves, the fresh sea air...just a little bit later...you witness the sunset...you rested at the hammock, swinging it gently, until moments later you want to close your eyes, savor the moment...hoping that this will never end...

There I was, after hours of restlessness, anxiety, seemingly endless hours of travelling (by air, land and sea), I was at paradise. The tide is so low I can actually see the corals, that welcoming smile, the sweltering humidity, the unadulterated nature trail, that sweet smell of trees amidst the sea air...a hearty meal of God's water-dwelling creatures...the hours of conversation...the picturesque surroundings...the tripod, the camera, that quest for the perfect shot...Time flies...

The banquet of native food...looking at the beach and admiring His lovely creation, YOU, standing in front of me...challenging ourselves, exposing our skin to the blistering heat, with no mechanical help, only our bare arms and sheer determination...measuring how deep our love is, gauging how far we really are from our dreams, the waves suddenly strengthen, seemingly sapping our strength, left-right, right, right, right...we were drawn to materiality, we forgot how we got here, your turn, my turn, disagreeing, conflicting paddles, and then we agreed, let's do it together...let's sail together, with a big heave, our second wind, we did it, after some people nearly gave up on us, we still managed to do it...Let's rest...you won again, or is it because I let you win...I played the guitar, you listened, I sang, you pretend to like it...capturing every moment...We took a dip and tested reality, it was fun, we can't stop smiling, we can't stop hugging, longing for each other...We had an exhilarating body experience, the stress was lifted away, we felt new, we felt recharged, we wanted to rest, but time is too precious to waste...we decide to brand ourselves with symbols of who we REALLY ARE! Again the sunset, the moment, the quest for the good shot...the meal, the craving, the sinful treat that we decided to binge...we called it a night...it was better, the night air was cooler...the mood was better...

It was time to retreat to Him, thank Him for everything...took those few last shots of admiring all of His creation...trying to capture each moment, we struggled to capture it, but You struggled more, though You did not want to admit it, but I never gave up, I gave you all the chance, I know you can do it! The sand, the cool pristine waters, the new stuff that we decided for each other...In the scorching heat, we stood there, basking in this beauty of nature, when will this happen again...We went back, and for the last time...magic, love, moment...it was time to say good bye to this paradise...Not without a last burn...I was tanned and I loved every single moment...

It was good, breath taking, fun, relaxing, it was like a heaven on earth for a while...

Then all of a sudden the phone rang...Oops...My boss is calling me...

"Have you done this report? Have you talked with this person?"

POOFFF...The dream ended...snap back to reality...My eyes are still dazed, my head is still spinning...I have to wake up from this slumber...

How I wish it can happen in my lifetime...in the hammock, by the beach! I WISH!

Wake up man! This is life! You have to choose a stand, face it and stand by it! No mission is impossible mate! This dream can still happen!